[Free Fix] Where's the key code located on 1990 Land Rover Defender 130 models?

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Codemaster
Member since July 2022 • 97 posts

Need my 1990 Land Rover Defender 130's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on August 11, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 603 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1990 Land Rover Defender 130. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 12, 2024

Replies (6)

Purplehaze
Member • 80 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out 1990 Land Rover Defender 130.

August 12, 2024 Reply
Yellowjacket
Member • 49 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 1990 Land Rover Defender 130. Need the code badly.

August 13, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 39 posts

I’m in the same boat with my 1990 Land Rover Defender 130. This looks promising.

August 14, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 115 posts

This just might solve my 1990 Land Rover Defender 130's ignition issue.

August 15, 2024 Reply
Quantumflux
Member • 36 posts

Been searching everywhere for help with my 1990 Land Rover Defender 130's key code.

August 16, 2024 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 44 posts

I tried this with my 1990 Land Rover Defender 130 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

August 17, 2024 Reply

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